This smoky grilled pizza scores big with me for two reasons. It encourages my husband and son to eat greens, and it showcases fresh produce.
—SARAH GRAY ERIE, CO
PREP: 15 MIN. + RISING • GRILL: 10 MIN • MAKES: 2 PIZZAS (4 SLICES EACH)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)
TOPPING
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 cups beet greens, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup prepared pesto
3/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 medium heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1. Place flours, salt and yeast in a food processor; pulse until blended. While processing, add 2 tablespoons oil and enough water in a steady stream until dough forms a ball. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
3. Punch down dough. On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into two portions. Press or roll each portion into a 10-in. circle; place each on a piece of greased foil (about 12 in. square). Brush tops with remaining oil; cover with plastic wrap and let rest 10 minutes.
4. For topping, in a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beet greens; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar.
5. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Carefully invert pizza crusts onto grill rack; remove foil. Grill, covered, over medium heat 3-5 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Turn; grill 1-2 minutes or until second side begins to brown.
6. Remove from grill. Spread with pesto; top with beet greens, cheeses and tomatoes. Return pizzas to grill. Cook, covered, over medium heat 2-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped basil leaves.